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Telephone Talk => General Discussion => Topic started by: Greg G. on July 29, 2010, 02:25:47 AM

Title: What model of Stromberg-Carlson is this?
Post by: Greg G. on July 29, 2010, 02:25:47 AM
And where would I find an appropriate dial card for it?  This belongs to my barber, I told him I would find a dial card for it.  It's a 302 look-alike.  Or is the dial center missing a cover?  It has a big fat screw right in the middle.
Title: Re: What model of Stromberg-Carlson is this?
Post by: LarryInMichigan on July 29, 2010, 06:20:38 AM
I looks like a SC 1243 with an AE dial to me.  it looks like someone stuck a round piece of pa
Title: Re: What model of Stromberg-Carlson is this?
Post by: jsowers on July 29, 2010, 07:23:16 AM
There's a metal piece that goes under the large dial screw and a black metal ring that mates with that piece. It holds the number card and a clear protector, similar to what's on a black WE 500 set. The ring locks into the metal piece. Here's how to remove it, and it should give you some idea how the pieces go together.

http://www.telephonecollectors.org/library/aeco/metaldials.pdf (http://www.telephonecollectors.org/library/aeco/metaldials.pdf)

My barbershop for several years in the 1990s had an AE50 Jukebox on the wall. Still connected and working since the 1950s.
Title: Re: What model of Stromberg-Carlson is this?
Post by: Greg G. on July 29, 2010, 02:57:38 PM
Sounds like there's a piece missing then.  I'll have to get a better picture so we can tell for sure.
Title: Re: What model of Stromberg-Carlson is this?
Post by: Dennis Markham on July 31, 2010, 02:30:56 PM
Quote from: Brinybay on July 29, 2010, 02:57:38 PM
Sounds like there's a piece missing then.  I'll have to get a better picture so we can tell for sure.

Greg, here's what the assembly looks like on Adelle's listing on eBay:

http://tinyurl.com/26hug9q


Your barber has the finger wheel and the large screw.  All he needs is the escutcheon (the thing at the bottom of the photo)  and a dial card retainer ring assembly.  Adelle often has those listed, usually a pair.  I have purchased complete dial card retainer rings from her, complete with an original card for about $10 plus shipping.

I'll look to see if I have an escutcheon.  I remember buying a couple (I only needed one).  Now where did I put it?
Title: Re: What model of Stromberg-Carlson is this?
Post by: Greg G. on July 31, 2010, 03:12:10 PM
Quote from: Dennis Markham on July 31, 2010, 02:30:56 PM
Quote from: Brinybay on July 29, 2010, 02:57:38 PM
Sounds like there's a piece missing then.  I'll have to get a better picture so we can tell for sure.

Greg, here's what the assembly looks like on Adelle's listing on eBay:

http://tinyurl.com/26hug9q


Your barber has the finger wheel and the large screw.  All he needs is the escutcheon (the thing at the bottom of the photo)  and a dial card retainer ring assembly.  Adelle often has those listed, usually a pair.  I have purchased complete dial card retainer rings from her, complete with an original card for about $10 plus shipping.

I'll look to see if I have an escutcheon.  I remember buying a couple (I only needed one).  Now where did I put it?

Looks like I'll need the ring and clamping plate too.  I have an AE dial card and acetate cover.  

If anybody has a complete assembly (ring, plate, escutcheon) I can trade for a WE assembly.  I have a whole bag of them that came with the collection I just bought.  (You won't get the entire lot, just one for one).
Title: Re: What model of Stromberg-Carlson is this?
Post by: Kenny C on July 31, 2010, 03:58:39 PM
i have one with a broken number card ring one of the little  notches are broken bofbbfb but i have all of the other stiff
Title: Re: What model of Stromberg-Carlson is this?
Post by: HarrySmith on July 31, 2010, 04:16:49 PM
Hey Greg,
I think I have a couple from the AE90's I have been building as I am replacing them with newer plastic fingerwheels. I will check my pile of parts tonight and let you know what I have.
Title: Re: What model of Stromberg-Carlson is this?
Post by: HarrySmith on July 31, 2010, 07:06:26 PM
Hi Greg,
Yes, I do have one complete. I will even throw in a copy of the AE dial card I use that you can cut to fit. Still want to trade?
Title: Re: What model of Stromberg-Carlson is this?
Post by: Greg G. on August 01, 2010, 03:38:22 AM
Quote from: HarrySmith on July 31, 2010, 07:06:26 PM
Hi Greg,
Yes, I do have one complete. I will even throw in a copy of the AE dial card I use that you can cut to fit. Still want to trade?

Sure, pm your address and vice-versa.  I don't need the dial card or acetate cover, I have a supply of repros I got from Old Phone Works.  
Title: Re: What model of Stromberg-Carlson is this?
Post by: HarrySmith on August 01, 2010, 10:25:23 AM
OK, will be on the way tomorrow ;D